James Buchanan

Jacob Eichholtz, James Buchanan, 1834, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Harriet Lane Johnston, 1906.9.5
Jacob Eichholtz, James Buchanan, 1834, oil on canvas, 36 1⁄8 x 28 1⁄4 in. (91.7 x 71.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Harriet Lane Johnston, 1906.9.5
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Artwork Details

Title
James Buchanan
Artist
Date
1834
Location
Dimensions
36 1⁄8 x 28 1⁄4 in. (91.7 x 71.8 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Harriet Lane Johnston
Mediums
Mediums Description
oil on canvas
Classifications
Subjects
  • Portrait male — Buchanan, James — waist length
  • Occupation — political — president
Object Number
1906.9.5
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1906.9.5

Artwork Description

James Buchanan served many roles before he was elected the fifteenth president of the United States. This portrait was painted after his term as minister to Russia, but he also acted as a representative, senator, and secretary of state. Jacob Eichholtz's painting accurately depicts Buchanan, who often wore black suits and large white cravats. The future president appears composed and confident, but his slightly uneven eyes give him an intimidating stare. The portrait was owned by Buchanan and then given to his niece, Harriet Lane Johnston, who served as his official hostess at the White House during his administration.

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Todd Webb, Untitled (from series, Maine), 1979, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.1647, © 1979, Todd Webb
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Date1979
gelatin silver print
Not on view
Todd Webb, Untitled (from series, Spain), 1979, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.1643, © 1979, Todd Webb
Untitled (from series, Spain)
Artist
Date1979
gelatin silver print
Not on view
Todd Webb, Untitled (from series, Spain), 1979, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.1645, © 1979, Todd Webb
Untitled (from series, Spain)
Artist
Date1979
gelatin silver print
Not on view
Todd Webb, Untitled (from series, Spain), 1979, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.1646, © 1979, Todd Webb
Untitled (from series, Spain)
Artist
Date1979
gelatin silver print
Not on view

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